Definitly wait until her second heat, which will usually be after she turns a year. Socalyorkilvr is right on. My family breeds them and when their female reaches 5 they retire her. Some might say older that will be up to you and your vet. Feed her well and keep up with her routine vet checks and make sure she is genetically suitable to have pups. Mine just had her first litter and it was wonderful. I was nervous all the way up to the delivery. I asked for other peoples experiences or advise just as a support system to make sure I trully knew all I could. Although no one knows everything, combining different opinions helps. Good Luck
